Job Posting Dates:
Job Title: Director, Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center
Reports To: Director of Professional Services

More than 300,000 children each year find hope and healing in the network of Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in the United States. The Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (SRCAC) works each day to empower local communities to serve child victims of abuse compassionately and effectively. The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) is seeking a Director to lead our SRCAC Department.

About SRCAC

The Southern Regional Children's Advocacy Center (SRCAC) is a National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) project funded through the Department of Justice to provide training and technical assistance to communities working to provide a coordinated, collaborative response to child abuse. Currently, there are 457 Children's Advocacy Centers and 16 state Chapter networks of CACs within the Southern Region.

About the role:
The SRCAC Director will oversee the day-to-day operations of the SRCAC, under the direction of the Director of Professional Services, and in response to the enabling legislation (Victims of Child Abuse Act), which defines the role of the Regional Children’s Advocacy Center. With the Director of Professional Services, the SRCAC Director sets and communicates the priorities for the SRCAC and accounts for results and use of resources on an ongoing basis. Responsible for effectively accomplishing these priorities according to schedule.

The Department of Justice – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides funding for this position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding for the project by the Department of Justice.

A typical day may include:

• Directing daily operations - allocating work and resources for a successful program.
• Leading staff in implementing the strategic plan.
• Providing attentive oversight of grants management and timely responses to all required reports and submissions to the Department of Justice.
• Collaborating with other Directors to ensure cross-departmental coordination, alignment of departmental vision, and leveraging of resources.
• Facilitating training for CAC professionals
• Out-of-state travel, one to two times per month

You will thrive in this job if you:

• Possess and retain current knowledge of CAC/MDT operations, Chapter operations, and the dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Have a demonstrated track record leading successful projects.
• Are skilled in writing and managing grants.
• Exhibit management skills with demonstrated capacity to recruit, retain, lead, and develop the talents of a diverse, competent, and creative staff.
• Are experienced in developing an annual budget and operating within its scope, and creating and implementing strategic plans.
• Enjoy working in an open, inclusive environment that emphasizes cooperation and teamwork.
• Write and speak cogently and persuasively and communicate well with people at all levels.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

We are looking for a team member who is aligned with NCAC’s Organizational Values:

• We are passionate about making the world a better place.
• We thrive by learning, collaborating, and celebrating.
• We welcome innovative ideas and new perspectives.
• We help each other succeed.

Education and experience requirements for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Prefer a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three years of administrative and supervisory experience.
• Federal grants experience is strongly preferred.
• Requires significant first-hand knowledge of CAC operations.
• Requires demonstrated experience and success as a trainer for large and small groups of diverse multidisciplinary partners working with a CAC.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Location and Hours

The NCAC main campus is located in downtown Huntsville, AL. Our standard business hours are 9:00 - 5:00 CT, Monday through Friday. This position will work 40 hours per week on-site in our SRCAC offices or remotely in the following states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia). All candidates must be within one hour of a major airport and live in the Eastern or Central time zones. Travel will be required (out-of-state travel one to two times per month, on average).

About the NCAC
The NCAC revolutionized the United States’ response to child sexual and physical abuse and other forms of child maltreatment. Since its creation in 1985, the NCAC has served as a model for the 1,000+ Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) now operating or developing in the United States and in more than 34 countries throughout the world. The NCAC's mission is To Champion and Strengthen the Global Response to Child Abuse.

The NCAC is one of the leading organizations in the country providing training and technical assistance for professionals working in the field of child abuse response. We offer a variety of inter- and multidisciplinary trainings and professional development programs. Trainings are offered in-person, virtually, and on-demand through the NCAC Virtual Training Center. NCAC also provides the Child Abuse Library Online^TM (CALiO^TM), which is one of the largest repositories of child maltreatment resources in the world. Our staff trainers are experts in their fields of professional service and stay abreast of current research and trends, making our trainings relevant, ever-evolving, and some of the best in the world.

Perks and Benefits
We hope you’re excited by the possibilities that come with working at NCAC! We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• NCAC observes 14 holidays and has a generous leave policy.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Application and Hiring Process
To apply, follow the ‟Apply Now” button, which will be at the end of this posting. A complete application includes a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. When you apply via our website, you will receive an automatic email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please, no phone calls or emails regarding the position or application process. All offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check, including motor vehicle records. Candidates for jobs requiring driving must have an excellent driving record.